December 5th, 2008 — Awards, Celebs, Grammys, Jennifer Hudson, Music
The 27 year old former American Idol and Oscar winner, Jennifer Hudson said Thursday that she’s “honored” to be among the nominees for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
Jennifer Hudson 2008 Grammy Nomination
“It’s been a childhood dream of mine to release an album, so to receive four Grammy nominations is truly a blessing. I’m extremely honored and humbled by the nominations,” Hudson said in a statement released by Arista Records.
Hudson whose personal life has tragically overshadowed her professional accomplishments in recent weeks, self-titled debut is a contender for R&B Album of the Year, while the tune “Spotlight” has her in the running for Best R&B Song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Hudson also shares a nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals for her duet with Fantasia on “I’m His Only Woman.”
October 25th, 2008 — Actress, American Idol, Butts, Legal, crime
Tragedy strikes Academy Award winning 27year old actress Jennifer Hudson’s mother, Darnell Hudson Donerson, 57, and brother, Jason S. Hudson, 29 were shot and killed in their Chicago home.
Jennifer Hudson Mother Murdered!
The bodies were discovered at at 2:44 PM Friday at 7019 S. Yale in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood.
First responders arrived and summoned police to the crime scene. Police spokeswoman Monique Bond said the double murders appear to be the result of domestic dispute …
Rumor is: an argument over a car being sold sparked the conflagration. The missing boy’s mother works as a bus driver and has not been seen.
A suspect: William Balfour, has been taken into custody. Balfour is currently out on parole after serving time for attempted murder. Police have issued an APB for Hudson’s 7-year-old nephew Julian King who may have been abducted by William Balfour. Reportedly, Balfour listed Hudson’s mother’s address as his residence within the last year.
Husdon was one of the finalists on the third season of the FOX television series American Idol.
A side note: Hudson has an Awesone Big Butt!
May 20th, 2008 — Celeb Photos, Celebs, Eddie Murphy, Golden Globe Awards, Movies
Eddie Murphy, a three-time loser in the best-actor category at the Golden Globes, finally won a the award for Best Supporting Actor for his brilliant performance as an aging soul singer struggling to change with the times as the Motown music scene evolved through the 1960s and ’70s in Dreamgirls.
“Wow – I’ll be damned”
Fellow Dreamgirls actress Jennifer Hudson received the award for Best Supporting Actress. Celeb GossipKings congratulates Murphy for winning this prestigious honor!
May 20th, 2008 — American Idol, Celeb Photos, Celebs, Eddie Murphy, Golden Globe Awards, Jennifer Hudson, Movies
Former American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson, scored big at the Golden Globes with a win for her role in Dreamgirls.
Jennifer Hudson – Looking Good Baby!
“I had always dreamed, but I never ever dreamed this big,” Hudson said as she accepted her best supporting actress trophy. “This goes far beyond anything I could have ever imagined.” Celeb Gossip Kings couldn’t agree more!
Fellow Dreamgirls actor Eddie Murphy received the award for Best Supporting Actor.
